# Mercedes is reintroducing its electric sedan to a wary, cash-strapped market.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · The Verge*

## Key points

- The 2027 Mercedes EQS will offer an estimated 925km (575 miles) WLTP range with new battery chemistry.
- Mercedes introduces steer-by-wire technology for the first time in the EQS, with optional traditional steering.
- The EQS upgrades to 800-volt architecture, enabling 350 kW DC fast charging and 320 km in 10 minutes.
- Mercedes' new MB.OS features an AI-powered assistant and a 55-inch Hyperscreen with personalized widgets.
- The EQS 500 and 580 models feature an Integrated Disconnect Unit to decouple the front motor for efficiency.

**Companies:** Mercedes-Benz
**Countries:** Germany, United States

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